In 1991 Lexus released the LS400 Base to the car-buying market. The LS400 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 4.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 18 city. The LS400 competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.

Lexus LS400 Engine Specs

The LS400 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The LS400 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the LS400 Base are 71.70 inches wide by 196.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 55.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 110.80 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 1991 (MSRP) was $39,000, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1991 LS400 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 22.50 gallons.

The 1991 LS400 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Lexus LS400 Base sold well in 1991. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a LS400.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus LS400, Sedan, United States market

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